Epidemiology, PhD

Epidemiology, PhD is a PhD program taught at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Epidemiology PhD focuses on public health and quantitative population research and analysis. Students use epidemiologic methods to study complex human health problems. The program includes coursework, a core methods sequence plus more focused courses in specialized areas, and a research phase leading to an original, publication-worthy dissertation.

Students complete at least 64 credits of coursework with a cumulative 3.0 GPA (B or higher average in required courses). Training includes a teaching training curriculum, including serving as a teaching assistant in 3 departmental courses or time in service.

Progress includes multiple exams and presentations: a written comprehensive exam, a practice oral exam, a preliminary oral exam, departmental and public dissertation seminars, and final dissertation defense. Students also meet a primary data collection requirement as part of dissertation research or embedded research.

The minimum requirements for admission in Epidemiology, PhD at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Edinboro University of Pennsylvania as pre-requiste for admission in Epidemiology, PhD.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Complete at least 64 credits of coursework with a cumulative 3.0 GPA (B or higher average in required courses)
• Successfully pass the written comprehensive examination at the doctoral level
• Complete the teacher training (TA) curriculum, including serving as a TA in 3 departmental courses or time in service
• Present their proposed doctoral research as a professional seminar to the Department
• Pass the Departmental Oral Examination
• Pass the Graduate Board Preliminary Oral Examination
• Fulfill the primary data collection requirement
• Develop and conduct independent research culminating in a doctoral dissertation
• Present their completed dissertation research in a formal seminar (open to the public)
• Successfully defend their dissertation during the Final Oral Examination

Please check detail of study units at https://e-catalogue.jhu.edu/public-health/departments/epidemiology/epidemiology-phd/

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.